10 places to watch the total eclipse in Sumner County

Kim Baker, CEO of the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce, (left), and Tracy Sayles with the Sumner County Convention and Visitors Bureau, stand next to Gallatin’s Eclipse Encounter poster that was unveiled during a launch party at Prince Street Pizza and Pub on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.(Photo: Submitted)

The moon will begin to block the sun at 11:59 a.m. and will completely cover it at 1:26 p.m.

Here's where to watch:

Gallatin

1. Expecting the longest viewing window at two minutes and 40 seconds, The Gallatin, TN Eclipse Encounteris sure to be a smash hit with Gallatin High alum and "American Idol" contestant Kimberley Locke headlining a show. The festival will include complimentary safety glasses, food, vendors and other activities.

2. Volunteer State Community College will have its own celebration, featuring educational presentations, science exhibits for all ages, live narration during the totality and a live video viewing of the eclipse across the country. Todd May, director of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, is also scheduled to attend. Eclipse viewing glasses will be available while supplies last.

3. Bledsoe Creek State Park welcomes families to see the Total Eclipse in the Park. Bring a picnic lunch and see the bluegrass group Dead Broke perform live before the eclipse. Viewing glasses will be provided.

Bethpage

5. Wildflower Farms invites families to camp and experience Solarfest Among The Flowers. Wristbands will give attendees access to each campground to enjoy live music, inflatables, food, hiking, and more entertainment.

Goodlettsville

7. Get Eclipsed in Goodlettsville celebrates a totality of two minutes and 27 seconds at the park with viewing glasses, food to purchase and water wars to cool off from the Goodlettsville Fire Department.

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive

Tickets: Free

Millersville

8. Millersville Parks and Recreation invites the community to see the eclipse's totality of two minutes and 33 seconds.

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Millersville Community Center, 1181 Louisville Highway

Tickets: Free

Portland

9. The City of Portland and Portland Chamber of Commerce have set up several viewing locations for the eclipse:

White House

10. Discover Totality at White House with a total eclipse of two minutes and 39 seconds. Attendees can see live feeds from NASA, and enjoy food trucks and music. Guests can also purchase a commemorative patch designed by NASA artist Tim Gagnon for $10 and other merchandise available at the White House Area Chamber of Commerce.

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: White House Soccer Complex, 2760 Old Hwy 31

Tickets: Free

Note: Looking at the sun without viewing glasses is damaging to the eye.